Svendborg Amt

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SVENDBORG AMT

Region : Syddanmark
Incorporated into: 1970 Fyn

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1938.

The ship symbolises the importance of shipping and fishing for the local economy; the water lily leaves symbolise the many islands in the county.

The following herreds were part of Svendborg Amt :

1. Gudme
2. Langelands Nørre
3. Langelands Sønder
4. Sallinge
5. Sunds
6. Vindinge
7. Ærø

Literature : Achen, 1982